Olympus FE-130 Basic Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-130/X-720/X-740
FE-140/X-725
Basic
Manual
ENGLISH
2
FRANÇAIS 30
ESPAÑOL 58
DEUTSCH 86
РУССКИЙ 114

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA FE-130/X-720/X-740 FE-140/X-725 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 30 Basic ESPAÑOL 58 Manual DEUTSCH 86 РУССКИЙ 114...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual. The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this manual may differ from the actual product. For this manual, all of the images are based on the FE-130/X-720/X-740 model.
  • Page 3: Camera Diagram

    CAMERA DIAGRAM Self-Timer Lamp Connector Cover Flash Multi-Connector Lens q Button K Button (Playback Mode) (Shooting Mode) S Button (Erase) POWER Button Strap Eyelet Zoom Lever < Button (Print) Shutter Button Card access lamp Mode Dial MENU Button F Button Monitor Arrow Pad (O/N/X/Y)
  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    AA Batteries (two) Camera Insert* USB Cable (light gray) Video Cable (black) OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. * Use it when connecting the camera to an optional printer which is compatible...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Step 1 Get Started GET STARTED a. Attach the strap b. Insert the batteries Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. c. Set the date and time Set the mode dial to h, and press the POWER Button Mode Dial POWER button to turn the camera on.
  • Page 6: Step 2 Take A Picture

    Step 2 Take a Picture TAKE A PICTURE a. Zoom × × 2592 2592 1944 1944 2592 2592 1944 1944 b. Focus c. Take the picture Using the monitor, place the AF target Press the shutter mark over your subject. button completely to take the picture.
  • Page 7: Step 3 Review Or Erase A Picture

    Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE a. Press the q button b. Take a closer look Pull the lever toward T The last picture taken will be to enlarge the picture displayed. up to 10 times the original size, or push q Button the lever toward W to...
  • Page 8: Step 4 Transfer Images

    Step 4 Transfer Images TRANSFER IMAGES a. Install the software Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master“ button. Macintosh: Double-click the “Installer“ icon. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. b. Connect the camera to the computer Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (provided).
  • Page 9 • For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM. • For more details on using the OLYMPUS Master software, please refer to the (electronic) reference manual located in the OLYMPUS Master folder on your hard drive.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Holding the Camera Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens.
  • Page 11: Shooting Mode Buttons

    Shooting Mode Buttons While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. MENU button Displays the top menu on the monitor. X& button (Macro Mode) Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower. OF button (Exposure Compensation) Use this setting to overexpose [+] or underexpose [–] a picture.
  • Page 12: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. You may select the desired mode before or during use. Suitable for taking regular pictures. Suitable for taking portrait pictures. Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant background.
  • Page 13: Macro Mode

    Shooting SCN (Scene) Modes • M NIGHT+P0RTRAIT • S SUNSET • d DOCUMENTS • N INDOOR • X FIREWORKS • i AUCTION • W CANDLE • j MUSEUM • Z BEACH • R SELF PORTRAIT • P BEHIND GLASS • a SNOW •...
  • Page 14: Flash Modes

    Flash Modes Press Y# repeatedly to select the flash mode and press F. Press the shutter button halfway. When the flash is set to fire, the # mark lights. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Flash working range: W (max.):Approx.
  • Page 15: Menus And Settings

    MENUS AND SETTINGS Top Menu Press the MENU button to display the camera’s top menu on the monitor. Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) and select menu items. MENU Button Top menu in shooting mode IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY CAMERA CAMERA RESET RESET MENU...
  • Page 16: Monitor Symbols & Icons

    Macro mode Super macro mode 8 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Image size FE-130/X-720/X-740 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 FE-140/X-725 2816 × 2112, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 10 AF target mark Number of storable still pictures...
  • Page 17: Thumbnail (Index) Display

    Movie 4 Protect 5 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Image size FE-130/X-720/X-740 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480, etc. FE-140/X-725 2816 × 2112, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480, etc. 7 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 8 Date and time ’06.02.16 12:30...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Camera

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA Playback on a TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the video cable.
  • Page 19: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Direct Printing (PictBridge) Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P-11 to make prints. You can print a picture with simple operations. In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
  • Page 20: Olympus Master Software

    (http://www.olympus.com/digital) (Upgrade (OLYMPUS Master Plus) In addition to the functions in OLYMPUS Master, the OLYMPUS Master Plus features movie editing, album printing, contact sheet printing, HTML album, free stitch panorama, CD/DVD writing functions, and a lot more, allowing you to greatly expand your digital photograph capabilities.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) FE-130/X-720/X-740 5,400,000 pixels (gross) FE-140/X-725 6,400,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 22 : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Two AA Oxyride batteries, two alkaline batteries or two NiMH batteries/ Olympus AC adapter (via multi adapter) (Optional) Dimensions : 96 mm (W) × 63 mm (H) × 25 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.5 × 1.0 in.)
  • Page 23: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 24: Handling The Camera

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
  • Page 25: Battery Handling Precautions

    DANGER • Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
  • Page 26 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • The following AA batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose - Batteries whose bodies Batteries whose...
  • Page 27 For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
  • Page 28: Disclaimer Of Warranty

    Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of...
  • Page 29 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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Fe-140X-740X-720X-725

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